1 Samuel 16:1. 6-7. 10-13Many of Jesse’s sons would have looked the part of king to succeed the disgraced Saul. Yet David, the youngest and almost forgotten, is anointed by Samuel as God’s choice of King.

Ephesians 5: 8-14A people once in the darkness are now light in the Lord. As such, we are called to live as children of the light, shunning sin and darkness.

John 9: 1-41Jesus cures a man born blind, but in the discourse that follows, it becomes apparent that those with physical sight can still be in total darkness in terms of awareness of God.

Genesis 12: 1-4Abraham is called to step out in faith with the promise of manifold blessings.2 Timothy 1:8-10God has called us from beyond all time and we are encouraged to lean on God’s power in our journey of discipleship.

Matthew 17: 1-9Peter, James and John witness the transfiguration of Jesus and hear the Father’s voice confirming his delight in him.